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Recruiting Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Researchers
We welcome lab visits and inquiries about joining our group at any time. Please feel free to contact us.
Join as a Postdoctoral Researcher
We are always looking for candidates who wish to join as JSPS Research Fellows. Positions funded by IMS budgets or external grants may also be available. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Join as a Graduate Student
The Institute for Molecular Science (IMS) is a national research institute and, together with 20 research institutions across Japan, forms SOKENDAI (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies). Students enroll in the SOKENDAI Molecular Science Course and conduct their research at IMS, where they can earn master's and doctoral degrees. Entrance exams are held twice a year (summer and winter). IMS is one of Japan's leading institutions in molecular science, with cutting-edge facilities and researchers from diverse fields. Under a small-group mentoring system, your research life begins from day one with full access to the institute's equipment.
❯Generous Financial Support
Through the Research Assistant (RA) program, graduate students can receive an annual salary of approximately 1.15 to 2.60 million yen starting from the master's program (100% acceptance rate). This allows students to focus on their research without financial concerns.
Details →❯Excellent Research Environment
Students have access to state-of-the-art experimental equipment at IMS and receive direct guidance from leading researchers in various fields. The interdisciplinary research environment spanning physics, chemistry, and biology is also a distinctive feature.
❯International Research Exchange
Through collaborative research with overseas researchers and participation in international conferences, students gain a global perspective. Active exchanges with other research groups within IMS are also encouraged.
If you are considering graduate studies, please feel free to visit our lab. We look forward to hearing from you.